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7/10/08

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Call to Order ::
This meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM (PT) on Thursday, July 10, 2008.

Official Bell of American Legion Auxiliary
Advancement the Colors ::
Flag of the United States of America

Opening Prayer Given by Unit Chaplain Mary Martin ::
Almighty God, Father of all mankind and Judge over nations, we pray Thee to guide our work in this meeting and in all our days. Send Thy peace to our nation and to all nations. Hasten the fulfillment of Thy promise of peace that shall have no end.

We pray for all those who serve the people and guard the public welfare; that by Thy blessing they may be enabled to discharge their duties honestly and well. We pray for our members; that by Thy help they may observe the strictest justice; keep alight the fires of freedom, strive earnestly for the spirit of democracy, and preserve untarnished our loyalty to our country and to Thee.

We especially ask Thy blessing and comfort for all those who are suffering from the ravages of war. May our duty to them be ever alive in our minds. Finally, O God of Mercy, we remember lovingly before Thee our departed heroes who received from Thee the reward of life everlasting. May their splendid example guide us, now and forever, Amen.

Moment of Silence for Our Prisoners of War and Missing in Action ::
Pledge of Allegiance, led by Americanism Chairman Mary Martin ::
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.”

Patriotic Song chosen by Musician Angela McCoy ::
(Even though we cannot sing together, we can take a moment to refresh our memories with the exact lyrics of our favorite patriotic songs.)

You're A Grand Old Flag
1906

Music/Lyrics by:: George M. Cohan
Cover artist:: Rose Symbol

[Verse 1]
There's a feel-ing come a steal-ing
and it sets my brain a reel-ing,
When I'm list-n'ing to the mus-ic
of a mil-i-ta-ry band.

An-y tune like "Yan-kee Doo-dle"
simp-ly sets me off my noo-dle,
It's that pa-tri-ot-ic some-thing
that no one can un-der-stand.

"Way down South in the land of cot-ton,
" mel-o-dy un-tir-ing, Ain't that in-spir-ing!
Hur-rah! Hur-rah! We'll join the ju-bi-lee,
And that's go-ing some for the Yan-kees, by gum!
Red, White and Blue, I am for you,
Hon-est, you're a grand old flag.

[Chorus]
You're a grand old flag
you're a high fly-ing flag,
And for-ev-er in peace may you wave.
You're the em-blem of the land I love,
The home of the free and the brave.

Ev-'ry heart beats true
un-der Red, White and Blue,
Where There's nev-er a boast or brag;
But should auld ac-quain-tance be for-got,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

[Verse 2]
I'm no crank-y hank-y pank-y
I'm a dead square hon-est Yan-kee,
And I'm migh-ty proud of that old flag
that flies for Un-cle Sam.

Though I don't be-lieve in rav-ing
ev-'ry time I see it wav-ing,
There's a chill runs up my back
that makes me glad I'm what I am.

Here's a land with a mil-lion sol-diers
that's if we should need 'em,
We'll fight for free-dom!
Hur-rah! Hur-rah! For ev-'ry Yan-kee Tar
and old G. A. R; ev-'ry stripe, ev-'ry star,
Red, White and Blue, Hats off to you,
Hon-est, you're a grand old flag.

Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary—
led by 1st VP Nancy Brown Park ::

(We will recite this together at physical meetings. For an explanation of each principle presented, please visit the Preamble page.)

For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes:

To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America;
to maintain law and order;
to foster and perpetuate a one hundred per cent Americanism;
to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations during the Great Wars;
to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
to make right the master of might;
to promote peace and goodwill on earth;
to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy;
to participate in and contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion;
to consecrate and sanctify our association by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Roll Call of Officers and Chairmen ::
Present :: P     Excused :: E     Unexcused :: U
Officers
7/08
9/08
10/08
11/08
12/08
1/09
2/09
3/09 4/09 5/09
President, Guang Ming Whitley E                  
1st Vice President, Valerie Hardy E                  
2nd Vice President, Angela McCoy P                  
Secretary/Treasurer, Lou Thompson P                  
Chaplain, Mary Martin P                  
Historian, Lou Thompson P                  
Parliamentarian, Linda Workman P                  
Junior Past President, Sherry Schneider P                  
Webmaster, Lou Thompson P                  
Executive Committeewoman, Kerry Finley P                  
Chairmen
Americanism, Sarah Sled U                  
Auxiliary Emergency Fund, Bonnie Ceniseroz U                  
Cavalcade of Memories, Nicole Willis P                  
Children & Youth, Elissa Kirkland U                  
Community Service, Nicole Willis P                  
Constitution & Bylaws, Linda Workman P                  
Education, Joyce McLeod E                  
Girls State, Guang Ming Whitley E                  
Junior Activities, Joanne Pearson U                  
Leadership, Linda Workman P                  
Legislative, Lou Thompson P                  
Membership, Angela McCoy P                  
Musician, Angela McCoy P                  
National Security, Nancy Brown Park U                  
Past Presidents Parley, Kerry Finley P                  
Poppy, Rebecca Dunham E                  
Public Relations, Mary Martin P                  
Resolutions, Yoko Igawa P                  
VA & R, Chesed Ceniseroz E                  
Meeting 7/10/08 :: Quorum Reached at 7:00 PM (PT)
Members and Guests Present ::
Previous Minutes—Lou Thompson ::
Previous Minutes— Reading of the Minutes from May 9, 2008 :: General Meeting. If no revisions are necessary or objections raised, they will be considered approved as filed.
Treasurer’s Financial Report—Lou Thompson ::
Reading of the Treasurer's Report. If there are no corrections to the Treasurer's Report, it will be placed on file for audit. Note: Any member who would like a copy of the budget, please contact the Treasurer.

Reports from Officers and Chairmen ::
President, Guang Ming Whitley::


Secretary, Lou Thompson ::


Executive Committee, Kerry Finley ::

Americanism Chairman, Sarah Sled ::


Auxiliary Emergency Fund Chairman, Bonnie Ceniseroz ::

Chaplain, Mary Martin ::

Children & Youth Chairman, Elissa Kirkland ::

Community Service Chairman, Nicole Willis ::

Constitution & Bylaws, Linda Workman ::


Education Chairman, Joyce McLeod ::


Girls State Chairman, Guang Ming Whitley ::

Historian, Lou Thompson ::

Junior Activities Chairman, Joanna Pearson ::

Leadership Chairman, Linda Workman ::

Legislative Chairman, Lou Thompson ::

Membership Chairman, Angela McCoy ::

Musician, Angela McCoy ::
See Music above

National Security Chairman, Nancy Brown Park ::

Past Presidents Parley Chairman, Kerry Finley ::

Poppy Chairmen, Rebecca Dunham ::

Public Relations Chairman, Mary Martin ::

Resolutions Chairman, Yoko Igawa ::

VA&R Chairman, Chesed Ceniseroz ::

Communications from National, Department and District Officers ::
No Communications

Unfinished Business ::

New Business ::
Installation of officers for 2008-2009

Announcements ::

President’s Prayer ::
“Till we meet again let us remember that our obligation to our Country can be fulfilled only by the faithful performance of all duties of citizenship. Let service to the community, state and nation be ever a main objective of the American Legion Auxiliary and its members. Let us ever be watchful of our organization and ourselves, that nothing shall swerve us from the path of Justice, Freedom, Loyalty and Democracy.”
Adjournment of Business Meeting ::
If there is no further business to come before this meeting, we shall adjourn as of 7:58 PM (PT).
Retirement of Colors ::
Flag of the United States of America
Executive Board Meetings :: 1/22/06 :: 2/11/06 :: 10/29/06 :: 5/31/07 :: 12/9/07

District Meeting :: Saturday, February 3, 2007
Department President Sandy Jacob Official Visit
Pacifica Post 238

California Department President Sandy Jacob
East Palo Alto Unit 472 Presidnet Kerry Finley
District 26 President Marion Lulis

Three Presidents
Linda responds to Sandy's remarksLou presents Membership Awards
President Sandy presents National Children & Youth Award to President KerrySusan's National Award
Physical Meeting :: Saturday, April 1, 2006 at 1:00pm (PST) Residence Inn by Marriott: Sacramento Airport Natomas
April Agenda (Word)
April Roll Call (PDF)
March Minutes (PDF)
April Treasurer's Report (PDF)
Guests::
District President Geraldine Wilcox
Post 472 Commander Robert Doelle
Post 472 Post Adjutant Bill Rector
Candlelight Initiation Ceremony

National Convention Awards 2007
Bea Waggett
National President’s Award for Excellence
Unit with the Best Overall Poppy Program
Susan Middendorf
Department of California
Auxiliary Unit Member of the Year 2007
Susan with Department President
Unit Member of the Year Certificate
* Unit Member of the Year Rules
* Unit Letter of Nomination
* Letter of Congratulations from Department

National Convention Awards 2008

Department Convention Awards 2008 - Pending Presentation by District President

District Awards 2007-08

National Convention Awards 2007
Bea Waggett -- National President’s Award for Excellence :: Unit with the Best Overall Poppy Program

Department Convention Awards 2007 - Pending Presentation by District President
Susan Middendorf -- Auxiliary Member of the Year
Kelly Satterthwaite -- 1st Place for Best Overall Unit Report, Americanism
(her report will be included in the national competition), Spirit of Youth Citation for Unit Donation
Susan Middendorf -- 2nd Place Supplemental for Children & Youth
Lou Thompson -- 1st Place Unit Written History
Rebecca Dunham -- 3rd Place Supplemental for Legislative
Mary Marin -- 1st Place for Best Overall Unit Report, Membership
Unit Membership -- National Citation, 100% Goal Unit, Estella Hanell Award, Josie's Angel Award
Department Citation --
Department Membership Citations will be issued ONLY to the units which make their
membership goal by March 31, 2006 and submit a Unit Activity Report showing participation
in the other six (6) basic programs

District Awards 2006-07
Mary Martin -- Membership, 55% Target
Citation and Red, White & Blue Necklace
Mary Martin -- Membership, 65% Target
Citation and Red, White & Blue Bracelet
Mary Martin -- Membership, Early Bird Presented by Department
Mary Martin -- Membership, 85% Target
Citation & Uncle Sam Pin
Mary Martin -- Membership, 95% Target Citation & Note Cards
Mary Martin -- Membership, 100% Target Citation & USA Book for 1st Unit in District to reach 100%
Mary Martin -- Membership Josie Melgard Award (Membership Goal plus 2) Presented at Convention

National Convention Awards 2006
Susan Middendorf -- 1st Place for Best Overall Promotion of the Children & Youth Program, Western Division

Department Convention Awards 2006
Susan Middendorf -- 1st Place for Best Overall Promotion of the Children & Youth Program (her report will be included in the national competition)
Lou Thompson -- 1st Place for Best Overall Leadership Program (her report will be included in the national competition)
Linda Workman -- 1st Place for Best Overall Unit Report, Constitutions and Bylaws
Bea Waggett -- 1st Place Cavalcade of Memories Presentation for Past Auxiliary Member of the Year (yes, Bea is a Past Auxiliary Member of the Year!)
Bea Waggett -- 2nd Place Supplemental for VA&R Field Service
Bea Waggett -- 2nd Place Poppy Window Display Contest (included a $10 check)
Lou Thompson -- 2nd Place Historian Supplemental
Lou Thompson -- 3rd Place Historian Narrative

 

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